The U.S. paid $7.2 million in 1867 for Alaska—how much would it need to buy Greenland now?
- Posted on January 8, 2025
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The U.S. paid $7.2 million in 1867 for Alaska—how much would it need to buy Greenland now?
Donald Trump is again exploring the idea of purchasing Greenland before his second term. Comparisons are made to the Alaska purchase. Denmark previously rejected the idea in 2019. Trump mentioned potential military or economic efforts to push for the sale, but Denmark insists Greenland is not for sale.
